Key points The cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise are well established. Less understood is how exercise intensity affects how our minds work. A new study used Fitbits to examine how different ...

"I would encourage patients with PAD to engage in high-intensity exercise and would tell them that even a relatively small [number] of minutes can be helpful." — Mary M. McDermott, MD,Northwestern ...

For middle-aged and older men, new data suggest that it’s how hard they exercise, not how much, that may be contributing to the paradoxical increase in coronary atherosclerosis seen in athletes.

Regardless of the intensity of exercise you prefer, keeping a consistent routine can keep your heart healthy. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...

We've all understood that exercise improves cardiovascular function, boosts the brain, and even lifts mood but the connection between physical training and gut health is now proving to be one of the ...